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The Ultimate Meccano Storage System?

Written by Alan Wenbourne in December 2020

Alan Wenbourne describes his multi-drawer metal filing cabinet storage system.

A Little More Mathematics for Meccano

Written by Richard Marsden in September 2020

Discover how to apply Ptolemy’s Theorem, which applies to quadrilaterals (shapes with four sides) that have all four corners lying on the same circle, to the building of a tapering tower with cross-bracing in your models with this guide by Richard Marsden.

Solution to NZFMM Magazine Puzzle № 2

Written by Alan Wenbourne in June 2020

Alan Wenbourne describes a spur gear train using metal Meccano factory gears that will produce an output of 3.14 turns for an input of one revolution to two decimal places.

Daleks in Meccano

Written by Chris Warrell in March 2020

Doctor Who fan Chris Warrell showcases a variety of Dalek models that have been built with Meccano over the years, including his own set of four.

The Jugger-Nauticus

Written by Santiago Plicio in December 2019

This latest addition to Santiago Plicio’s fleet of model ships sees him continue to evolve his development of curved hulls.

Cantilever Bearings

Written by Les Chatfield in August 2019

Les Chatfield describes his construction of a heavy-duty bearing, inspired by a Bert Love design, used to support heavy overhanging loads such as the arms of a fairground ride.

The Barracuda

Written by Santiago Plicio in July 2019

One of a fleet of three ships built by Santiago Plicio for our Harbour Secretary’s Challenge.

Nuts, Bolts and Meccano

Written by Richard Marsden in March 2018

Richard Marsden on the standardisation of bolts, the evolution of Meccano fixings, and going metric.

Meccasaur Review

Written by Brian Leach in December 2017

Brian Leach reviews the Meccasaur not quite finding its way to your local store!

Recalling ‘Fireside Fun’

Written by Richard Marsden in March 2017

Richard Marsden tells the story of Meccano Magazine’s jokes and puzzles page.

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